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Seen that? - Strip Searches Limited in The Philippines
in Global Mobility Report, on November 22, 2009
...r, Romania, Sri Lanka, and Turkey. The move is due to complaints from neighbors and local land use rules that permit only residential purposes in the zone. [...] Read More Philippines We... ... Strip Searches Limited in The Philippines at Global Mobility Report A new "no touch" policy should halt strip searches by Philippine immi...
Odds Analysis - Saturday 21st November
in The Gambling Weblog, on November 20, 2009
...like Bet365’s “double chance”, on a Draw/Man City bet. Any gambler knows you can’t rule the home team out, but going on Liverpool’s recent form and the fact that Man City really must pull out all the... ...n, so there is a lesson in keeping on top of team news. If you see on a club’s website that a key player is set to make a return after injury, beat the bookies to it and bet before they realise and s...
New fair value rule to face test
in Sox First, on November 16, 2009
...ot more complicated. The International Accounting Standards Board has released its revised set of rules dealing with the classification and measurement of financial assets, such as loans, as well as... ...
Corporate disclosures are about to get a lot longer and a lot more complicated. The International Accounting Standards Board has released its revised set of rules dealing with the classificat...
Seen that? - Sophos daily Top 10 hoaxes
in I got Spam?!, on November 10, 2009
... your spam inbox, remember: #1 Spammers lie #2 If you think that a spammer is not lying, go back to rule #1 #3 [...] Read More Sponsored Post: Spikes In Spam Put Your Business at Risk ... ...ly Top 10 hoaxes at I got Spam?! sophos has a list of the top 10 hoaxes and an RSS feed. They are quite funny! People are so gullible. http://feeds.sophos... ...[...] Read More Fox News Develops Its Own 'Daily' Show at The Digital TV Weblog does Jack Bauer do stand up? Joel Surnow, co-creator of &quo...
Sony Hopes to Increase Market Share with Android Phone
in The Mobile Technology Weblog, on November 4, 2009
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Sony may rule the roost in several areas of consumer electronics but the smartphone industry hasn’t been one of them. To potentially remedy this reality, Sony Ericsson’s Xperia X10 (their first... ...
Sony may rule the roost in several areas of consumer electronics but the smartphone industry hasn’t been one of them. To potentially remedy this reality, Sony Ericsson’s Xperia X10 (their first...
Seen that? - Urlacher fine defines NFL
in End Zone Buzz, on November 1, 2009
... the league didn't like during Super Bowl week. Fundamendalists will say that Urlacher knew the rule that clearly states that NFL players must wear only [...] Read More NFL Division ... ...ne defines NFL at End Zone Buzz Courtesy Yahoo Sports The "No Fun League," or NFL for people out of the know, is at it again. The NFL, which se...
House Ethics Investigation Leaked via P2P
in P2P File Sharing, on October 31, 2009
... publicly disclosed by the Ethics Committee unless there is a formal investigation into potential rule violations," writes Computerworld's Jaikumar Vijayan .
"In this case, the breach oc... ...cliff1066™
Details of an investigation into possible conduct violations by several members of the U.S. House of Representatives have been leaked via P2P.
" Tiversa Inc. , a Cranberry Towns...
Seen that? - LAS VEGAS FOOTBALL BETTING WEEK 1
in Play Las Vegas, on October 25, 2009
...trange call at the end of the game, and NFL officials will look at that "mistake whistle" rule during the off season, and probably change it. With all [...] Read More College F... ... 1 at Play Las Vegas Source:www.buber.net Week one of the football season is upon us. Are you ready to place your bets? This is the last week of the vacat... ... New York State Considering Online Betting On Horse Races at The Gambling Weblog Source:www.nyra.com Here's some good news for fans of Th...
35 sexy girls wallpaper beautify your desktop
in Wangtam, on 2009-10-22
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Seen that? - Wireless low-cost interface
in The Techwear Weblog, on October 22, 2009
...ars that thin is in when it comes to HDTV's, and Hitachi is most certainly no exception to this rule. Hitachi's newest model is the 1.5, named because that is the measurement of its thickness ... ... Wireless low-cost interface at The Techwear Weblog The future of RFID? The potential to make currrent RFID's obsolete? Interesting student proj... ... Wireless low-cost interface at The Techwear Weblog The future of RFID? The potential to make currrent RFID's obsolete? Interesting student proj...
Do the Pitfalls of Outsourcing Outweigh the Benefits?
in The Outsourcing Weblog, on October 19, 2009
...reducing the risks posed by in-house employees. It's a different story when outsourcing, where the rule "out-of-sight, out-of-mind" generally prevails.
Of course, risk monitoring and management is... ...art This is a question that was asked by Law.com in this October 20, 2009 article . Highlighting the threats arising from data loss or supplier failure, the author suggests that the risks may outwe...
AT&T and Google brawl over sex lines.
in Sox First, on October 16, 2009
...Federal Communications Commission to investigate Google Voice, claiming it was in breach of federal rules. For its part, Google said the regulator had no jurisdiction over web-based software, even if ... ...
Just a few weeks ago, I did a blog entry looking at how AT&T was taking on Google. The phone giant had asked the Federal Communications Commission to investigate Google Voice, claiming it was... ...it was in breach of federal rules. For its part, Google said the regulator had no jurisdiction over web-based software, even if it was in effect providing a phone service. Now it seem s the two are f...
Seen that? - NYSE Value, is in Goldman`s mind
in The Hedge Funds Weblog, on October 9, 2009
...ire boys club. In play, at full speed. The valuation of Intellectual property , Brand name( 2 min rule by the SEC which will be gone after this biding game ), minus physical value, the 1 billion dol... ... NYSE Value, is in Goldman`s mind at The Hedge Funds Weblog When you look at the numbers as a trader, you must shack your head and laugh.. We are wa... ... NYSE Value, is in Goldman`s mind at The Hedge Funds Weblog When you look at the numbers as a trader, you must shack your head and laugh.. We are wa...
Pee before you fly
in Sox First, on October 9, 2009
... This has to be the most bizarre request. How do the airline staff police it? How do you enforce a rule like that? And as Amy Ridenour's National Center blog says, if the airline really wanted ... ...
There have been all sorts of solutions to fight climate change but this one is the most unusual. Japanese airline ANA has introduced a pee before you fly policy . The basic idea is that if pass...
California - America's first failed state?
in Sox First, on October 4, 2009
...usands of families out of their homes. Its political system is locked in paralysis and the two-term rule of former movie star Arnold Schwarzenegger is seen as a disaster - his approval ratings having ... ...
Arnold Schwarzenegger's regime keeps lurching from one disaster to the next. California's lawmakers are looking to revamp the budget but according to this news report , the budget might...
Seen that? - Managing People Effectively
in Small Business Unplugged, on October 2, 2009
...y own small business, there is a lot to be learned from this list. The first one mentions the 80/20 rule which is you get 80% of your results from 20% of your actions. I would also add that 80% of the... ...t D&B offers a number of Leadership and Business Skills Self-Study programs? I knew D&B for their business credit services but I wasn't aware of their small business training programs. One... ...t then you want to check out Strategis - Managing for Small Business Success site. For a government website Strategis actually has links that cover a wide range of topics from a select group of small ...
Pentax K-x 正式发布
in Wangtam, on 2009-09-23
... offers high-end features including Live View and HD video. And, since there's no rule that SLR cameras must come in black only, the K-x will be available in a choice of white or black, as well as... ...IDEO AND LIVE VIEW
GOLDEN, CO (September 16, 2009)… PENTAX Imaging Company redefines the entry-level digital SLR category with the introduction of the K-x digital SLR. This latest PENTAX camera offer...
FitForCommerce Can Be Your eCommerce Solution
in Web 2.0, on September 21, 2009
...a business thrive today without moving into ecommerce? Perhaps; but it's the exception, but the rule. So the question is, how do you make the leap into the world of ecommerce?
A huge number of co... ...Can a business thrive today without moving into ecommerce? Perhaps; but it's the exception, but the rule. So the question is, how do you make the leap into the world of ecommerce?
A huge number o...
Accounting change to boost Apple profits
in Sox First, on September 17, 2009
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Do accounting rules excite you? They probably have that effect on Apple shareholders. The Apple share price has hit a 52-week high after the Financial Accounting Standards Board brought in a t... ...
Do accounting rules excite you? They probably have that effect on Apple shareholders. The Apple share price has hit a 52-week high after the Financial Accounting Standards Board brought in a t...
Famitsu China: 11 New Final Fantasy XIII Scans
in Wangtam, on 2009-09-16
...ter Users by End of 2009
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Facebook Lite 版正式上线
in Wangtam, on 2009-09-13
... Gmail When It's Down
• Rule No. 1: Hide the iPhone from Ballmer at the Microsoft meeting
• iPod touch with camera remains in Apple's pipeline
• Amazon Scoffs at Google's Offer to Sh... ... Lite 版正式上线
• New Final Fantasy XIII Footage Featuring Serah
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• The future of Windows phones and Windows Mobile
• Motorola's big Android bet kicks off
• Facebook brings notificat... ...emeories
• WoW.com: The new WoW Insider
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Whither the mashup?
in The CIO Weblog, on September 3, 2009
...essed?
I suppose the key thing to read from what was adopted and what was not was that the age old rule that the familiar will win while the unusual loses is still in full effect. Blogs, podcasts, wi... ...A year ago, I was all about the mashups... an awesome, user-friendly, IT-controlled way to plunder the corporate data mine, safely and easily for the benefit of all involved. A lot of companies were c... ...l and intuitive. If information is the key to commerce, then surely the mashup was destined to be a Web 2.0 winner in the corporate world.
Today, I'm skimming McKinsey's 3 year retrospective ...
A Single Zune To Rule Them All
in The Gadgets Weblog, on September 2, 2009
..., and I would have already pre-ordered a Zune HD. But alas, Microsoft has no interest of expanding their market share to Apple users. It would appear that Microsoft also has no interest in the small, ...
One Note to Rule Them All
in Business Computer Blog (UK), on August 26, 2009
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One of the new and (I believe) under utilized tools from Office 2007 is Microsoft's OneNote application. OneNote is an organization tool. On the Microsoft Demo page it is described as a digit... ...e, organize and share information.
Some of the major features of OneNote include:
* capturing website and images
* not having to save (ever!)
* organization like file folders
* ability to sha...
Golf is Back, Hatchbacks Rule Again
in carzz.org, on August 26, 2009
...der names like "crossover" and "sports wagon," the granddaddy of them all still rules. Always sold in the rest of the world as Golf, it was renamed Rabbit for North Americans, even... ... With the number of hatchbacks proliferating in the US market, albeit under names like "crossover" and "sports wagon," the granddaddy of them all still rules. Always sold in the ...
DOJ Approves Oracle-Sun Deal
in Java Entrepreneur, on August 22, 2009
... the UltraSparc enterprise microprocessor line."
"The European Commission has still to rule on the deal, a step that will be required before it can close," writes InformationWeek'... ... © Mark Coggins
Oracle Corporation this week announced that the U.S. Department of Justice has approved its proposed acquisition of Sun Microsystems .
"Oracle announced its bid for S...
Lease accounting trouble looms
in Sox First, on August 16, 2009
...many lease contracts did not appear on balance sheets because international and American accounting rules have two categories of leases: finance leases and operating leases with only assets and liabil... ...
Of all the issues and scandals in the accounting world, none are likely to be as big as lease accounting. The fallout from lease accounting will make the issues over fair value look like a picnic...
Can The Guardian's members' club save news?
in Sox First, on August 14, 2009
... like that. They just assume that charging for content is a sure-fire way they can make money. As a rule, media owners don't have lots of imagination. Significantly, The Guardian does not believe... ...
An interesting move by The Guardian to make money. If it comes off, it may well save newspapers. Brand Republic reports that the paper now plans to launch a members' club. For a fee, it ...
No bail for Black
in Sox First, on August 11, 2009
... to the streets. His lawyers say the expect the Supreme Court will hear the appeal by December and rule by June 2010. Black, who will be nearly half way through his sentence by then, shouldn't ho... ...
You have to hand it to Conrad Black. Two years after he sentenced to six-plus years in the slammer for fraud, he has still been seeking bail pending an appeal. If anyone told he had a snowflake...
DHL continues to expand in China
in Supplychainer, on July 30, 2009
... said DHL Supply Chain's growth in China will mostly be organic, though the company doesn't rule out acquisition opportunities.
... ... DHL Supply Chain, the logistics unit of Deutsche Post, plans to add 10 transportation hubs in China by year end to meet growing demand for domestic shipping.
"Our customers are growing i...
Let's Retire F1's Bernie and Max Before it's Too Late
in carzz.org, on July 8, 2009
... F1 from traditional European and North American circuits into the middle-and-far-east, where money rules. Mosley was a founder and co-owner of March Engineering, a successful racing car constructor a... ... If ever we needed reasons to get rid of the two clowns who are running, and just about destroying F1, Bernie Ecclestone and Max Mosely continue to offer disgusting opportunities. First, Max gets ca...
DHL makes exansion in China
in Supplychainer, on July 1, 2009
... said DHL Supply Chain's growth in China will mostly be organic, though the company doesn't rule out acquisition opportunities. ... ... Some months ago I published a post about DHL operations in the U.S. which had some problems because of the economic downturn. Apparently such problems still don't exist in China becuase th...
Europe Gets Universal Phone Charger Standard and I am Jealous
in The Gadgets Weblog, on June 30, 2009
...erent charger types and tips. It is insane!
But next year in Europe, there will be one charger to rule them all. Thanks to a multi-company agreement which includes Nokia and Sony Ericsson, and the Eu... ... © juhansonin
I love living in the United States, but for a technology buff and gadget head, it can be frustrating at times. Korea gets the most fantastic cell phones, and Japan has mobile telev...
Improving working capital through effective supply chain management
in Supplychainer, on June 22, 2009
...n the financial performance
- Focus on analytical way of setting inventory levels rather than using rule of thumb.
- Improve SKU forecasting methods
- Calculate financial impact of inventory decision... ... and released a report titled "Inventory Management: 3 Keys for freeing working capital". The report highlights that today is the right time for financial innovation in the supply chain area...
Banks fight to keep accounting tricks
in Sox First, on June 6, 2009
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US accounting standard setters might be tightening the rules for banks, forcing them to take off balance sheet toxic vehicles on to their books but don't expect the banks to take that lying ... ...
US accounting standard setters might be tightening the rules for banks, forcing them to take off balance sheet toxic vehicles on to their books but don't expect the banks to take that lying ...
H1B: Frying pan to fire
in The CIO Weblog, on May 11, 2009
...hings more controversial in the world of IT HR than the H1B foreign-worker visa program. CIOs, as a rule, are fans; the ability to hire from an increasingly large pool of eager and well-educated forei...
Innovationsschub parallel zur Krise: Rule Breaking für neue Märkte
in Bauen - aber richtig, on 06.05.09
... meisten unserer Unternehmen derzeit schmerzhaft vermissen: Sie haben die Innovationskraft durch Rule Breaking neue Märkte zu entdecken. Die besten Innovationsmethoden des Rule Breakings und der darau...
From Ideas to Reality
in TJ's Weblog, on April 26, 2009
... © technotheory
Nicole Wong at VentureBeat recently took a look at some basic rules to live by if you want to get your ideas (business of otherwise) off the ground. And excellent rules they ar... ... © technotheory
Nicole Wong at VentureBeat recently took a look at some basic rules to live by if you want to get your ideas (business of otherwise) off the ground. And excellent rules they ar...
Canadian Golf Prepares for Storm
in Eagle Par Birdie, on April 13, 2009
...shed on how Canada's golf course industry is preparing to meet the challenge.
If the cardinal rule of real estate is "location, location, location", then this year's mantra in the ... ...
The recreational golf season is now underway in the chillier parts of North America.
The bite of winter has been replaced by the cool winds of spring but there is still a cold feel to the start ...
Thomas Tears Into USGA. Again
in Eagle Par Birdie, on April 8, 2009
...has been forced down that road.
Thomas has now been taking the USGA to task over its change to the rule governing the size and shape of grooves.
The governing body's position is that the pros sp... ...
Frank Thomas is baiting the bear again.
Thomas is a past Technical Director of the USGA and he has taken the august governing body of golf to task repeatedly since he left their employ.
He ...
Fake Accounting Standards Board strikes again
in Sox First, on April 6, 2009
...ASB), which I have renamed the Fake Accounting Standards Board, wasn't bad enough. The FASB has ruled that companies can use their own judgement in assessing what an asset's worth under fair v... ...
As if last week's ruling the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB), which I have renamed the Fake Accounting Standards Board, wasn't bad enough. The FASB has ruled that companies can...
Tibet Will Reopen to Foreign Tourists
in Global Mobility Report, on April 2, 2009
...e words of the AP, China claims Tibet as part of its territory, but many Tibetans have chafed under rule by Beijing, which grew steadily more invasive after communist troops entered the region in 1950... ...Tibet will reopen to tourists on April 5th, according to the Associated Press .
Tibet has been closed to foreign tourists for over a year now out of Chinese government concern over political unrest...
Revisiting FAS 157, Again
in Bizinformer, on April 2, 2009
...how changes to FAS 157 were putting a hurt on financial institutions and many businesses. Now those rules are being softened, according to BusinessWeek . After intense pressure from lawmakers and som... ...g softened, according to BusinessWeek . After intense pressure from lawmakers and some factions of the financial industry, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) voted on Apr. 2 to make it e...
A service pack milestone
in The CIO Weblog, on March 27, 2009
...9;t need to wait for SP1 to come out, even though you probably will anyway.
The truth is that this rule of thumb has always been based on a rearview mirror perspective anyway, and that the reality ha... ...that it was worth waiting for Service Pack 3 before adopting any new Microsoft operating system. In the last few years, they've managed to knock that back to SP1 and still satisfy most corporate I... ... is going to be well-positioned to serve a lot of your existing desktop needs via virtualization or web-based services. Of course they would love to charge you for a desktop OS license in addition to ...
Accounting reshuffle
in Sox First, on March 19, 2009
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What happens when you are not happy with the accounting rule-makers? Bring in a new one. That seems to be the proposal from Edward L. Yingling from the American Bankers' Assocation. He has ... ...
What happens when you are not happy with the accounting rule-makers? Bring in a new one. That seems to be the proposal from Edward L. Yingling from the American Bankers' Assocation. He has ...
Squeezing accounting independence
in Sox First, on March 19, 2009
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The rule maker for accounting standards is coming under pressure again. Once more the Europeans are putting the heat on the International Accounting Standards Board to change the rules and let t... ...
The rule maker for accounting standards is coming under pressure again. Once more the Europeans are putting the heat on the International Accounting Standards Board to change the rules and let t...
What's in YOUR network?
in The CIO Weblog, on March 16, 2009
...now; it's no longer an exception for software to ping back to the manufacturer, but rather the rule. We're either reconciled to it or simply no longer give much consideration to the potential ... ... © Alexander O'Neill
Ghosts in the machines? Wandering monsters? Or just your regular old everyday software, phoning home spilling corporate secrets or violating privacy policies?
ISC han... ...uot;There be Dragons" and "Packets Found on an Internet" (both can be found on his website ; entertaining and informative at the same time, I highly recommend them and others of his wo...
桌面壁纸:Vista Aero Wallpaper
in Wangtam, on 2009-03-14
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奥巴马先生,请回到地球
in Wangtam, on 2009-02-28
...k 4.7.0
• New Rule: Don't launch a storage service if you're going to close down within a year.
• The slow death of handwriting
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Cuba Launches Nova Linux
in HackITLinux, on February 16, 2009
... can."
"The Cuban government feels that Windows is not only a symbol of U.S. hegemonic rule, but they think the U.S. government has access to Windows' source code, and could use it aga... ...
The Cuban government this week launched its own Linux distribution, called Nova .
"The Cuban government, under the auspices of the Universidad de las Ciencias Informáticas (UCI), creat...
Eliminating Financial Waste to Save Money
in The Personal Finance Weblog, on February 11, 2009
... certainly surprise some, it will also certainly enable you to save money if you follow this simple rule.
Jenkins says that people should live on 60% of their income, and the rest should go for thin... ...o , Image# 2121515
Recently, people had to start making some serious choices about where to spend their money. With a tighter economy, and less money in people's pockets, the choices were often ...
More on complication
in The CIO Weblog, on February 9, 2009
...ample is probably 37Signals, but of course they are no Google.
So, anyway, I won't call it a rule, but I think it's generally good advice: keep it simple, concentrate on what you deliver th... ...
Not long after Google went goofy last Monday (although the issue, somewhat surprisingly, continued through the week), reader Shou'Shou brought my attention to the fact that Google has in fa... ...has in fact made a recent move toward simplifying systems once again, removing the "Search the Web" feature from Gmail, to great hue and cry.
I use Gmail frequently myself but I have ...
Cruise Essentials: What You Should Know When You Book
in The Flyaway Weblog, on January 25, 2009
...But most cruisers end up spending more. Carolyn Spencer Brown, editor of CruiseCritic.com, says her rule of thumb is to assume she'll spend half the amount of the cruise fare on incidentals. Adver... ...Travel writer Beth Harpaz has an informative piece online at the moment on the actual cost of going on a cruise . The cruise industry bills cruising as a great value. For one upfront price, your ...
A Wall Street Bailout?
in Eagle Par Birdie, on January 22, 2009
...gain in his weekly Frankly Golf e-newsletter.
A reader writes to ask Frank about the square groove rule change announced by the USGA last August.
The reader is dead certain that the USGA is manufact... ...
Frank Thomas has taken on the USGA again in his weekly Frankly Golf e-newsletter.
A reader writes to ask Frank about the square groove rule change announced by the USGA last August.
The rea...
Be Alert, Work At Home Scams Are On The Rise!
in Home Based Business, on January 20, 2009
...r personal info. Beware of any job ad that promises large amounts of money for little work. The old rule still applies. If it sounds too good to be true, it is!
... ... Photo courtesy of iStockphoto , Image# 1520753 With the increasingly grim economic forecast and rising unemployment rates, the amount of work at home scams on the net is increasing. The most popul...
FAS 157: Is it Killing Investment?
in Bizinformer, on January 19, 2009
...On November 15th a new accounting rule went into effect. It's called FAS 157. It regulates how investments are valued by mandating that they be valued "fairly." And the whining and compl... ...ent into effect. It's called FAS 157. It regulates how investments are valued by mandating that they be valued "fairly." And the whining and complaints have begun...
"Fair" is...
Don Witt Predicts VoIP Surge in 2009
in The VoIP Weblog, on January 17, 2009
... recently deployed VoIP, resulting in dramatic savings... while one example doesn't make it the rule, I do think companies, municipalities, etc. are looking to cut costs, and VoIP is one sure-fire... ...s week predicts that a struggling economy in 2009 will lead to a surge in VoIP deployments.
"The stock market meltdown will increase VoIP growth," Witt writes. "More and more executiv...
New Visa Rules Impact Golfers
in Eagle Par Birdie, on January 12, 2009
... emptor.
If you're planning a golf holiday to the U.S. in the next few months, be aware of the rule!
... ... Courtesy: Getty Images
Over the past couple of years, authorities in the United States have increased their scrutiny of people entering the country - whether they're visitors or returning Am...
IBM's strategy for the future of ILOG supply chain solution
in Supplychainer, on January 9, 2009
...pany sees future of LOG within the context of its SOA vision and wants to include ILOG Business Rule Management System to IBM's business process management portfolio. The company also wants to... ... As you might remember, IBM completed the acquisition of the supply chain optimization company ILOG last July and at the time I was wondering what IBM wants to do with ILOG in the future.
Appar... ...ure.
Apparently IBM wants to combine ILOG features within the broader capability offerings of its WebSphere and the company claims that it is guaranteeing clients' and partners' investments ...
Weakened Taliban In Afghanistan Means Dog Fighting Is Back In Business
in Exclusive from our news room , on December 29, 2008
...Although the Taliban is hardly out of business in Afghanistan they no longer rule the roost as they previously did.
The efforts of United States and Coalition forces have broken the Taliban's... ...Although the Taliban is hardly out of business in Afghanistan they no longer rule the roost as they previously did.
The efforts of United States and Coalition forces have broken the Taliban's...
Cox defends his legacy
in Sox First, on December 25, 2008
...moil is stay calm, which has been our greatest contribution - not being impulsive, not changing the rules willy-nilly, but going through a very professional and orderly process that takes into account... ...Exchange Commission chairman Christopher Cox has defended his regime in a way that would just leave the public gob-smacked. The culture of slack oversight allowed US financial institutions and rogues...
Obama: it will take years to recover
in Sox First, on December 20, 2008
...a slowdown, though, they turn Keynesian, rushing to stimulate the economy with rate cuts. 'As a rule we favour capitalism in an expansion and socialism in a contraction,' Cooper observes. Wha... ...
Back in October, I did a blog entry looking at how long the recession would last. Some predicted it would one years, others were saying it could take as many as five. The bottom line is no-one k...
Why did the housing meltdown happen in the US?
in Sox First, on December 8, 2008
...ord is likewise free of tax. You just don't find that in other countries. The intent of the tax rule is to encourage more people into home ownership, which contributed to the boom-bust problem. Mo... ...
The role of the dysfunctional US housing market is one of the fascinating parts of this global meltdown. What is it about the US that created the meltdown? What are the unique features of that mar...
Must See: Machu Picchu
in Latina Viva, on December 8, 2008
... of about 2,400 meters (almost 7,900 feet). It dates back to the 15th Century, to Pre-Columbia Inca rule in the Andes.
About 400,000 tourists a year visit Machu Picchu. That doesn't mean it is a... ...One of the most fascinating places on Earth is Machu Picchu in Peru. It is one of the new Seven Wonders of the World. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site .
The old ruined Inca city sits at...
The devil is in the details
in The CIO Weblog, on December 1, 2008
...nding smaller firms which are typically more focused on client advocacy ... this isn't a bad rule of thumb, since smaller firms are not so much on the radar of the large software vendors who re... ...Michael Krigsman has posted a podcast interview on his Project Failures blog with Brian Sommer on the subject of project management and system integrators or "consultants" as they like to ...
Revised fair value rule fudges the books
in Sox First, on November 17, 2008
...try looking at how accounting regulators were bending over backwards to protect banks. By throwing them a lifeline, they have completely ignored the interests of shareholders who are screaming out fo...
Consumer patterns in crunch
in Sox First, on November 12, 2008
...cDonalds' "recession-proof menu" but the picture is more complicated than that. As a rule, discretionary spending tends to be the first thing to go in a downturn but the problem is that... ...
We are seeing some interesting patterns with mcdonalds announcing strong results despite the downturn. Forbes has gone so far as to suggest it's all because of McDonalds' "rec...
Fung Asks B.C. Supreme Court to Rule on isoHunt
in P2P File Sharing, on November 6, 2008
...torrent search engine isoHunt , is pre-emptively asking the Supreme Court of British Columbia to rule on whether or not his site is in violation of Canada's Copyright Act .
"The 25-year... ... Photo courtesy of iStockphoto , christine balderas
Gary Fung, who runs the Canadian torrent search engine isoHunt , is pre-emptively asking the Supreme Court of British Columbia to rule on w...
Accounting regulators protecting banks
in Sox First, on November 6, 2008
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Yesterday, I did a blog entry looking at regulators had changed accounting rule to look after the banks and how Deutsche Bank had used that to disguise a loss as a profit. Now, CFO.com re... ...
Yesterday, I did a blog entry looking at regulators had changed accounting rule to look after the banks and how Deutsche Bank had used that to disguise a loss as a profit. Now, CFO.com re...
Deutsche Bank's accounting shell games
in Sox First, on November 5, 2008
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First there were the bank bailouts, now they're changing the accounting rules. Relaxing the rules on how banks value their assets might help them look better in this financial crisis, but it w... ...
First there were the bank bailouts, now they're changing the accounting rules. Relaxing the rules on how banks value their assets might help them look better in this financial crisis, but it w...





